Annette Hoops v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Annette Hoops filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by the influenza vaccine she received on October 4, 2018. She stated that the vaccination occurred in the United States, that her SIRVA had residual effects for more than six months, and that no civil action had been filed or compensation received for her injury.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused her injury. Nevertheless, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation.

The court adopted the stipulation as its decision, awarding Annette Hoops a lump sum of $46,500.00. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The case proceeded as a Table claim, and the parties stipulated to damages.